Connecticut State Department of Consumer Protection

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Electrical License


Prerequisites:

  • Contractors provide copy of journeyperson license.

  • Journeyperson - Completion of the apprenticeship program administered by the Connecticut Department of Labor, Apprentice Training Division or Electrical Work Examining Board approval of documented equivalent experience and training.


Required Documentation:   

  • Journeyperson - Apprenticeship Completion Letter, or for those seeking consideration of equivalent experience and training, signed notarized statements from occupational related employers detailing dates and duties of employment, totaling a minimum of 8,000 hours and proof of equivalent trade-related education authored by a professional educator qualified to offer such analysis. A list of the Connecticut Apprenticeship required courses. Detailed information on the these required courses can be obtained by contacting the Department of Education.


Application:  


Application Fee:

  • Contractor: $150.00

    • The $150.00 initial license fee will be due after the successful completion of the examination.

  • Journeyperson: $90.00  

    • The $120.00 initial license fee will be due after  the successful completion of the examination.

Renewal:
All electrical licenses expire annually on September 30th. Renewal Fee: Contractor $150.00;      Journeyperson $120.00  
Reinstatement:
Retiree Status:
Other Information:
Email Address:

DCP.occupationalprofessional@ct.gov